Podcast appearances and mentions of martin bester

Media mogul and businesswoman Basetsana Khumalo opens up about pursuing her doctorate in her 50s, building a fertilizer plant from coal gasification, and three decades of reinventing herself in business, in a candid chat with Martin Bester ahead of her Legacy Speaks address at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. She talks about the stigma women face moving from beauty pageants to boardrooms - and why she'd rather "fail spectacularly" than never try at all. Khumalo shares the stage with Bryan Habana, Pavlo Phitidis and Kimberly Taylor at this year's event, held at the Vodacom Dome on 17 August.

Ahead of his address at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast, Springbok legend Bryan Habana joined Martin Bester and the Breakfast team live from VodaWorld to talk leadership lessons from professional sport, the five non-negotiables he believes drive success, and what leading a mostly-female fintech team taught him about unlearning old habits. He also shares his hilarious tale of teeing off in front of 4,500 spectators alongside Scottie Scheffler and Justin Rose, and gives his take on this weekend's Springboks vs All Blacks clash at Ellis Park.

Their comeback single, 'Ohema', an Afro-infused pop track from their EP, was released on 24 July 2026. 'Ohema' is derived from the Akan word for "queen" (or Ohemaa) in Ghana. The project marks both a return and a reinvention, staying true to the emotional storytelling and soaring vocal performances that made fans fall in love with them, while embracing fresh sonic influences such as Afrobeats and 3-step. The result is a mature, confident and beautifully evolved sound that reflects the women they are today. More than just a comeback, 'Full Circle' is a celebration of legacy, sisterhood and growth. On Friday, 14 August, Jacky, Mariechan and Liesl joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to celebrate the new music.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for his first-ever live interview on Jacaranda FM, where the team made sure the province's most pressing issues were put directly to him. From crime and potholes to water, electricity, rates and taxes, Breakfast with Martin Bester gave listeners the opportunity to ask Lesufi the questions that matter most to Gauteng residents. The Premier joined Martin Bester, Philicity Reeken and Xola Ntshinga for a wide-ranging interview about his life, career and plans for the province, but the difficult questions were not avoided.

Most of us have been in situations where we've experienced bad customer service. In recent times, complaining about bad service or asking to speak to the manager has become synonymous with “Karen” behaviour. Granted, there are many instances where customers are in the wrong and still complain about bad service. But shying away from standing up for what is right out of fear of being ridiculed should also not be the norm. This week, Breakfast with Martin Bester asked a very valid question on Asking For A Friend: When is it okay to ask to speak to the manager?

As the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation in 2026, and Jacaranda FM and Breakfast with Martin Bester are celebrating with them. We spoke to Mercedes-Benz South Africa's Head of Customer Connection, Mayur Bhana, about the new Mercedes-Benz CLA. It is the most technologically advanced Mercedes-Benz yet, featuring AI integration and the new Mercedes-Benz Operating System, enhanced by Gemini. It combines innovation, luxury, intelligent features and impressive driving performance.

Child support is often a contentious issue in separated families. More often than not, the issue involves one of the parties paying too little or nothing at all in maintenance. This week, we are looking at how much is too much when paying child support. Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester, saying that he pays R10 000 a month in child support and feels that it is too much.

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound! Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the Secret Sound. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to do is WhatsApp "SECRET" to 084 850 0942 and follow the prompts.

One lucky listener walked away with R50 000 on Friday, 31 July, after correctly guessing the Secret Sound on Breakfast with Martin Bester.

The school rugby community has been left embarrassed after a massive brawl broke out at a match over the weekend. During Saturday's Noordvaal Cup match between Die Hoërskool Menlopark and Hoërskool Dr E.G. Jansen, a brawl involving players, parents and spectators erupted. The altercation occurred during the first-team clash between the two schools. Breakfast with Martin Bester sports presenter Xola Ntshinga reported that the match was abandoned a few minutes into the second half, with the score at 36–5 in favour of the hosts, Menlopark. Numerous videos of the fight were shared on social media and quickly went viral. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Rigardt Dey, an Afrikaans teacher at Die Hoërskool Menlopark, about the incident. Dey condemned what took place, clearly stating that such behaviour was completely unacceptable.

South African musician Lee Cole stopped by Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new single, ‘Fool', and perform his version of ‘Can't Help Falling in Love' on Friday Live. A Jacaranda FM listener recently wrote to us to share her thoughts on Lee's looks. “Lee Cole. The sexy Portuguese, with his tight white jeans,” she wrote. The ‘Palace of Dreams' singer had a simple reaction to the compliment: “I'm adding that to my bio,” he said.

A Cape Town woman's simple plan to organise a games night took an unexpected turn after her search for male participants went viral. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Leslie Paterson recalled how a simple social media video promoting her games night sparked something much bigger.

New AI tools are allowing readers to interact with books through chatbots, while raising concerns about copyright, permissions and how authors and publishers should be paid. Gerda de Sousa brought this story to Breakfast with Martin Bester during her news bulletin, sparking a debate about the use of AI.

How soon is too soon to start looking for someone new after a separation? That is Anonymous's question on Breakfast with Martin Bester's Asking For A Friend this week. Anonymous asked listeners and the Breakfast team for their opinions. “While we are still going through the divorce process, with a court date scheduled, my soon-to-be ex has already started dating,” he said. “I think it is incredibly brave, but someone close to us feels it is disrespectful towards me. “I do not agree with this sentiment, but I would like to know what listeners think.” This is what people had to say.

Listeners stand a chance to win R50 000 if they correctly guess the Secret Sound. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. Martin Bester left listeners with the ultimate clue, which almost guarantees that someone will win R50 000.

After six weeks of cash calls, Golden Ticket qualifiers and exciting elimination rounds, Jacaranda FM welcomed a brand-new millionaire. Kamogelo Qolosha, an unemployed single mother from the Eastern Cape, walked away with the R1 million grand prize during the Goldrush Make Me A Millionaire finale on Breakfast with Martin Bester.

Devi Sankaree Govender is a South African media icon. Her reputation as an award-winning investigative television journalist has been cemented by decades of bold, brave and fearless reporting that holds governments, companies and individuals to account. Govender joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the success of 'The Devi Show', thank audiences for their support and give listeners an inside look into the life of one of South Africa's most renowned investigative journalists.

Managing blended families and relationships between children and new partners is not always easy. That being said, many people manage to build beautiful blended families, bringing together children, parents and partners. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, as seen in this week's Asking For A Friend on Breakfast with Martin Bester. This week, Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester, saying that her partner treats his children better than he treats hers. Not sure what to do, she asked the team and our listeners for advice. This is what they had to say.

‘Semi-Soet: Die Musiekblyspel' keer terug na die verhoog, en hierdie keer kan gehore dit van 4 tot 20 September in die Teatro by Montecasino sien. Die Suid-Afrikaanse sanger Bobby van Jaarsveld keer terug as 'JP', die manlike hoofrol, saam met Anel Alexander, wat terugkeer in haar rol as 'Jaci'. Bobby en Anel het met Breakfast with Martin Bester kom gesels oor die musiekblyspel en hul opgewondenheid oor die groter verhoog.

What do you do when your partner wants to wait until marriage and you don't? Well, this is this week's Asking for a Friend predicament. Anonymous wrote to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester and said her boyfriend wants to wait until marriage before they have sex, but she doesn't want to. The Breakfast team, listeners and even comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout weighed in on the issue.

He is the man behind one of television's most hated characters, but behind the character is a talented actor with an impressive body of work spanning film, television and streaming platforms. S'dumo Mtshali joined ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester' to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the global phenomenon that is ‘The Polygamist', his now-infamous character and the real person behind Jonasi Gomora.

Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the Secret Sound. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday from 06:00 to 09:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to do is WhatsApp "SECRET" to 084 850 0942 and follow the prompts. Every day, Martin Bester selects entries at random and puts them on air to try and win. Sending a WhatsApp entry for the competition does not guarantee that your answer, whether correct or incorrect, will be taken to air. Please note that WhatsApp is the only valid entry mechanism.

We have a new R50 000 Secret Sound winner! On Tuesday, 30 June, Martin Bester gave away another R50 000 after one lucky listener guessed correctly.

For some people, staying friends with an ex does not seem strange at all, but for others, it is a complete no-no. Anonymous wrote to Breakfast with Martin Bester about this exact predicament. Their partner is still good friends (emphasis on “good”) with their ex, and Anonymous wonders whether they should be worried.

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound, so it's time to get guessing!

A Cape Town primary school has reminded parents that, while it understands that school runs can be a race against time, pyjamas are not appropriate attire when dropping off or picking up children from school. The school sent out a notice urging parents and guardians to help maintain a respectful atmosphere by dressing appropriately before entering the school grounds. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to weigh in and share their opinions.

In this week's Asking for a Friend, Anonymous wrote in and said they have a friend who always has drama in their life. Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners to weigh in and share their advice.

In celebration of Father's Day 2026, Breakfast with Martin Bester opened the phone lines and invited listeners to tell their dads something they had never told them before. Let's just say there were some wild and hilarious confessions!

Bernice en die broers van Droomsindroom het Vrydag, 19 Junie, op Breakfast with Martin Bester oor hul nuwe enkelsnit gesels. Hulle het ook vertel hoe hulle aan die liedjie saamgewerk het en hoeveel hulle eintlik in gemeen het.

The fifth instalment in the world-famous Shrek franchise has long been teased, and fans have finally been given their first look at ‘Shrek 5'. Universal Pictures released the official teaser trailer for the film, which is set to be released on 30 June 2027. The film franchise will return to the big screen for the first time in 17 years. ‘Shrek Forever After' was the last film in the franchise and was released in 2010.

Every FIFA World Cup has at least one banger anthem. However, Breakfast with Martin Bester decided to take matters into their own hands and create this one-of-a-kind proudly South African version.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and the Breakfast with Martin Bester team is ready to show their support. While everyone is obviously backing Bafana Bafana, each person was assigned two participating teams. Who do you think has the strongest picks?

Beer glasses from bars, a colleague's food out of the fridge or nicking the hotel robe. These are just a few examples of theft that some people have no problem justifying. But if we're all being honest, it's still stealing.

Melany 'Mel' and Petrus 'Peet' Viljoen were first introduced to the public as stars of the 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria' reality television series. Which is why many South Africans were shocked when news broke that one of television's most controversial couples was arrested in the USA on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. Viljoen joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about her arrest, address rumours and share an update on her husband's case.

Anonymous has been in a relationship for 4 years, and it seems the pay gap between her and her partner is causing issues. Things got heated as 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' listeners shared their opinions:

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound. Can you guess what it is? If you get it right, you could win R50,000!

For the finale of the Feel Good Tour, we will be hosting the Ultimate Feel Good Party. Party Nights with Ankle Tap Live will be broadcasting live from Prison Break Market, San Quentin, on 29 May. Joining him will be Jacaranda FM's very own Rob Forbes, Mack Rapapali, and DJ Willy. But for such a huge celebration, we had one more surprise up our sleeves: for one night only, the formidable DJ Jazzy D will return to Jacaranda FM. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to DJ Jazzy D about his return and what audiences can expect from the Ultimate Feel Good Party.

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship quarter-final between the Vodacom Bulls and Munster, Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to co-captains Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortjé. The star players spoke about their future plans, fatherhood, and the importance of fans' support.

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.

Welcoming Ford to the Breakfast with Martin Bester family! Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Ford Head of Marketing Tarryn Knight about the all-new Ford Territory. The Ford Territory is a trusted partner that empowers modern living, helping customers break free from daily routines and familiar default outings to create deeper connections through exploration and exciting new possibilities for families.

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.

In this week's Asking For A Friend, Anonymous reached out to 'Breakfast with Martin Bester' and our listeners to ask how she can get her husband to start pulling his weight in and around the house. This is definitely not an isolated issue, with many men and women feeling the same way, but it's also not a black-and-white situation and could be far more nuanced than it might seem. We asked listeners to weigh in and share their thoughts and advice.

Martin Bester spoke to LIVE frontman Ed Kowalczyk about the band's upcoming South African tour.

Breakfast with Martin Bester caught up with Maché Lewis and Barend Bester after Maché chose him to go on a date on Date My Mom. We found out if there will be a second date.

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. This is the second one.

To celebrate Jacaranda FM's 40th birthday, Breakfast with Martin Bester will give away R40,000 weekly on the Secret Sound. Can you guess the first one?

On Wednesday, 6 May, Breakfast with Martin Bester's Date My Mom came to an end when we invited Maché Lewis and the top three guys she had to choose from to the Jacaranda FM studio. After getting to know the men a little better and asking her burning questions, she finally made her decision. And the lucky guy Maché chose to go on a date with is… Barend Bester

Sandra from Honeydew, Johannesburg nearly had us in tears after Martin Bester revealed that she had correctly guessed the most recent Feel Good Secret Sound and won R50,000.

After numerous entries, a top 10 finalists round, and then a top two, ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester' finally found the mom we want to help find a date for Mother's Day. Now it's time to find Maché Lewis a date. If you want a date with Maché or know someone who would be great, write to ‘Breakfast with Martin Bester' at breakfast@jacarandafm.com. Get to know her a little better here:

Here is the first Top 2 entry for Breakfast with Martin Bester's Date My Mom 2026 – Natasha Stander from Harties. Listen to this to get to know her a little better.